Project Manager (Civils)

Amentum; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Project Manager to join their Nuclear Power Programmes team in London. The successful candidate will lead the delivery of projects, managing all aspects from planning to execution while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Applicants should have a degree in engineering and chartered status, with strong project management skills and experience. The role offers a competitive salary, opportunities for professional development, and a supportive, flexible working environment focused on inclusion and diversity.

Benefits

Free medical cover

Enhanced parental leave pay

Employee assistance programs

Reimbursement for professional development

Flexibility in working hours

Qualifications

• Degree and chartered status in an engineering, construction, physics or other related field.
• Good knowledge of CDM Regulations.
• Knowledge and/or experience in Project Management and familiarity with APM body of knowledge and OGC's Prince 2.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the direction and leadership of project activities across various nuclear projects.
• Ensure delivery of contract or work package in accordance with project schedule and budget.
• Develop and implement strategies and plans aligned with project execution.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Engineering or Related Field

Job description

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Amentum will inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.

Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

About the Opportunity

Nuclear Power Programmes is one of the newest Business Units and has been formed with the vision to support positive change and help shape the future of Nuclear Power.

Operational throughout the UK and across continental Europe, we are seeking to expand our team on a variety of nuclear projects, which range in technologies and that find themselves at different stages of their development. To do this, we are seeking to continuously employ talented individuals to join our diverse team that are excited about nuclear projects and are committed to Net Zero, and Energy Security.

In both client facing and internal roles we are delivering major programme and project management capabilities throughout the project lifecycle. We are driving to deliver safe, high quality and to time solutions by thinking innovatively and working collaboratively.

The Project Manager reports directly to a Senior Project Manager and is responsible for the direction and leadership of activities associated with the full life cycle delivery of a contract or work package assigned to them.

This post has the responsibility to ensure delivery of all (or part of) the engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction and commissioning activities for the life cycle of the contract or work package in accordance with the overall Project schedule. This post will ensure planning and delivery is in accordance with all safety, quality, time and cost parameters to meet the needs of the Project.

Aspects of Delivery Include: Road and Rail Facilities, Power and Communications Systems, Water Systems for, storm, potable, desalination, industrial, and foul network and treatment, Buildings and Industrial Facilities including offices. welfare, security and other operational facilities, Security Fencing and Access Control. Key responsibilities will be:

Define the work scope to be delivered within the contract or package of work and the interfaces to the other elements of the programme

Assist in securing the required resources to meet their project requirements, ensuring the maintenance of SQEP for any assigned resource and promptly identifying any personnel shortfalls or issues within their project team

Develop and implement strategies and plans in line with the overall programme execution plan (PEP), setting out how the programme of work will be managed, organised and executed. The PEP sets out the “why”, “what”, “how”, “when” and “who” for the delivery of the programme

Maintain effective communications with all stakeholders and executing the project or PEP strategies within their contract or package of work

Drive the delivery of the contract or package activities to ensure they are delivered safely, on time, to budget, meeting business & technical requirements. Monitor and manage the progress of the programme - track progress against milestones, deadlines, budget and provide key stakeholders with reports on these matters

Anticipate, manage and resolve issues within the contact or package. Identify risks and facilitate the resolution of all issues raised, develop and update the programme budget, and escalate any issues to the Delivery Manager (Programme Manager or Director)

Ensure level 3 schedules are developed and maintained for the contract or package of work. Ensure such schedules are consistent with overall

Project schedules (levels 1 and level 2). Escalate any discrepancies in a timely manner

Review Contractor supplied Level 3 and 16 week rolling schedules, ensure the List of Deliverables (LOD) relating to the scope of work is delivered and apply the principles of Earned Value Management (EVM) and the principles of Continuous Improvement

Ensure that lessons-learnt and knowledge-capture are practiced as business as usual

Interface with other programmes to ensure a high-level view of how the total project is progressing and to identify and adopt the use of best practice

Qualifications

Degree and chartered status in an engineering, construction, physics or other related field

Good knowledge of CDM Regulations

Knowledge and / or practitioner of Project Management with experience of applying either; APM body of knowledge and OGC's Prince 2

Our Culture

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centered on inclusion and diversity.

We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility, please visit to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

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